22nd june 2007
i find it fascinating that when a place is consecrated to silence, the thing we focus on becomes not silence but sound. and the soundscape becomes very clear, as the small sounds are not masked by the usual chaotic wash of human voices and devices. this recording was made in the “quiet” coach of a very long train travelling along the south coast from truro to london. our gentle hifi clarity lasted as far as plymouth, where we were joined by a mass of exuberantly chatty people.
Comment by Felix — November 26, 2009 at 3:42 pm
Hi Phil, is this the same recording that was used to create the edit for Audible Fields last Sunday? If so, just to say I really enjoyed listening and have written about the experience on my blog.
Comment by phill — November 26, 2009 at 11:49 pm
hi felix… yes, it’s the same piece [except an mp3 version of course!]. i decided to put it on here after the audible fields gig, having put the work in and all that. glad you enjoyed the gig [i’ve just been reading your blog entry. thanks for that]. shame you had to leave early for your train. that’s a very familiar situation for me. i missed dallas’ performance in preston for the same reason. thanks for making the long journey!